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Who doesn\u2019t love sunflowers? They\u2019re bright, cheerful, and instantly lift the mood. Now imagine having one that never wilts! That\u2019s where the Crochet Happy Sunflower in a Pot<\/a><\/em> project comes in\u2014it\u2019s the perfect way to bring a little sunshine into your space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This tutorial walks you through making a vibrant sunflower with its big yellow petals, a smiling face (optional but adorable), and fresh green leaves. The sunflower sits snugly in a crochet pot<\/a>, complete with a little “dirt” layer at the top for extra charm. It\u2019s like having a mini summer garden on your desk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s beginner-friendly, so don\u2019t stress if you\u2019re new to crochet\u2014just follow the steps and enjoy the process. Once finished, this happy sunflower makes a great gift or d\u00e9cor piece. So grab your hook and some bright yarn, and let\u2019s spread some sunflower joy. \ud83c\udf3b<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Crochet Happy Sunflower in A Pot – Pattern by Effi GratiaProject.com<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Materials<\/strong>
Prepare yellow, orange, green, brown, and dark-brown
Crochet hook that matches with your yarn
Fiberfill
Tapestry needle
Scissors
Glue
Stick or wire for the stem
Floral tape (green paper tape) to bind wired and taped leaves together<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ABBREVIATIONS (US Crochet Terms)<\/strong>
st(s): stitch(es)
sl st: slip stitch
MR: Magic Ring
ch: chain
sc: single crochet
dc: double crochet
tr: triple crochet
inc: increase (make 2 sc in the same space)
R: Round
[#]: number of stitch(es) in a round<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Notes<\/strong>
Join each round with a slip stitch<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pattern for Sunflower
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Use orange yarn.
R1: In a Magic Ring, ch 1. Sc 6 [total 6 sts]
R2: Ch 1. Inc x6 [12 sts]
R3: Ch 1. (Sc, inc) x6 [18 sts]
R4: Ch 1. (Sc, sc, inc) x6 [24 sts]
R5: Ch 1. (Sc, sc, sc, inc) x6 [30 sts]
Cut the yarn. Join with invisible stitch.

Make 1 more using green yarn.
Combine the orange and green seeds (circles) with the right sides facing outwards.

Attach the yellow yarn to both circles, start making petals.
Pattern for petal (3 spaces):
1st<\/sup> space: (ch 1, hdc)
2nd<\/sup> space: (dc, tr, ch 2, sl st on top of tr, dc)
3rd<\/sup> space: (hdc, sl st)
Repeat these pattern until we have total 10 petals. Remember to insert the fiberfill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pattern for Leaves<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Note: I used smaller crochet hook to make the leaves.
With green yarn, ch 15.
Start from 2nd<\/sup> loop from hook: sl st, sc, hdc 2, dc, tr 2, dc 3, hdc, sc, sl st 2.
(hdc 2 means hdc in next 2 stitches)
Ch 1, turn (hide the yarn tail).
Sl st 2, sc, hdc, dc 3, tr 2, dc, hdc 2, sc, sl st.
Cut the yarn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pattern for the mini pot<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please watch the video tutorial about how to embroider the smiley face.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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